This pretty alpine lake sits in a mountain bowl, surrounded by boulders — but the approach itself is pretty mild, with just a bit of rocky trail to deal with. This is a very popular destination for families.

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Elevation 1,220 m

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Thursday 25 December

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Location: Fishhook, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States

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